Work in groups. Read the situations below and think of some possible responses. Provide reasons for each answer.
Matching exercise
Match the items on the right to the items on the left.
Your friend wants to skip a test, so he/she asks you to pretend that you are his/her parent(s) and write a letter to his/her teacher asking permission to be absent from school.
He/She makes fun of your old smartphone and says that you should buy a new one.
He/She wants you to join his/her study group so that you can also improve your English.
Your friend is skipping classes frequently. He/She says that every teen does it sometimes, and you should do it as well.
I cannot do that. It's not right to lie and pretend to be someone else. If you're having difficulty with the test, I can help you study and prepare better for it.
I am happy with my phone. It still works perfectly fine, and I don't see any need to upgrade it just because you did.
That's a great idea! I would love to join your study group and improve my English. Thank you for inviting me.
No, I don't think it's a good idea to skip classes. It's important to attend classes regularly and make the most of our education. If you need help, we can talk to our teacher and find a better solution.